FROM THE FORWARD BY KEN MANSFIELD“There are many stories about Waylon…the family man, the creative genius man, the quiet man, the king-of-the-six-day-roar-man,the uncommon man, the legendary man, the bad-ass man…they are all in this book.”Author, Former U.S. Manager Apple Records, Award winning Producer, Hopeless Romantic, Humble Servant of a precious living Lord.MainMansfield.com

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I thought I knew Waylon but I met all of him for the first time in these gutsy and poignant pages. I rode shotgun with the "Hoss" for five years as his producer and close friend – but Terry Jennings was his first-born and was with him for the long ride – a father and son story. People called Waylon many different names over the years – some in jest, some in anger, some in love but Terry simply called him his “Ol Man.” Forget the books by wannabe outsiders and biographies with agendas – this one let’s you hear the music, feel the road, get your parts a little dirty and…walk away with a whole lot of Texas on ya!Ken Mansfield

Waylon Jennings and I first met in the mid 60’s backstage at JD’s, we would go on to record duets, write songs, cut records and tour together for over 3 decades. We had our differences, but our friendship always endured. I considered Waylon one of my best friends. Packed with funny, insightful tales of life on the road, this book is a terrific tribute, from a son to his father. A father who happens to be one of Texas and Nashville’s greatest musicians. Every country music fan, Outlaw or otherwise, should have it on their shelf.Willie Nelson

I hope one day we might see a plaque at the entrance of Music Row Nashville that reads as a kind of mission statement.It would simply read:

“Lord its the same old tune, fiddle and guitar,Where do we take it from here?Rhinestone suits and new shiny cars,It’s been the same way for years,WE NEED A CHANGE”

For me, this opening verse of “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” says, and asks it all.I’ve played country music my whole life, and it’s the evolutions (sometimes revolutions) that have ensured that it stays ever changing, ever growing, and constantly relevant. When I first heard Waylon sing this, it was like a mini sermon.It’s also the first country song I played for my wife, and she was hooked immediately. He was an outsider trying to figure out how to be in a town like Nashville and stay true to his music and who he is.And boy can I relate to that.Waylon had a power, a gravitas to his music that hit me in a religious way. It was music where I could smell the beer soaked carpet,see the neon, feel the stomping and sliding of boots on hard wood floors, and almost taste the air thick with smoke, sex and whiskey.It’s authentic, it’s raw, and it’s unapologetic in every way…and for a kid growing up on the other side of the world who never got to see Waylon “live” or meet him,I feel like I’ve done both.God bless you Waylon….and please know I’m taking great care of your leather bound 1950 Broadcaster.Keith Urban

I first met Terry in 1970 when my husband Ralph Mooney – joined his dad’s band “The Waylors”. Terry was always there doing his job. Ralph always spoke well of Terry and they became very close. I can remember we had a fun time on the road. Oh yes, Terry looked so much like his dad, that’s spooky, Ralph said it’s like telling your boss to carry your guitar. On one of Terry’s last visits with Ralph, Mooney said to Terry “We sure had a little fun didn’t we.” Terry smiled and said “Yes, Mr. Moon we sure did.” Terry has a lot of story’s he could tell and I am sure there is a mixture of many of these story’s in Terry’s book that will be of great interest.

Waylon Jennings has always been one of my favorite singers of all time. I loved his voice. He was completely different from anybody else. And I always wanted to either do a whole album with him or at least a duet song; but I never got the chance. That will always be one of my great regrets. Waylon was a wonderful human being as well. He reminded me very much of my own people in his tenderness, kindness, his understanding and his personality. I think of him often.”Dolly Parton

For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Isaiah 41:13